She was a homemaker, a member of Northside Baptist Church, was an avid reader and loved working in her flower garden. She had a gift for giving and always made sure her family had what they needed before doing for herself. She endured struggles and sacrifices that we didn't understand until we had children of our own. She was extremely proud of us, but her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great-grandson. She loved them fiercely and unconditionally. She told us once that she wanted to leave us something when she left this earth...you did, Mom. You left us the most precious gifts of all...yourself. You will live on forever through your grandchildren. Thank you Mom for all of your sacrifices. Now it's time for you to rest, go walk the streets of gold and prepare your mansion because we'll all be seeing you again someday.
Survivors include the father of her children and lifelong companion, Robert G. Gray of Monticello; two sons, Jeff Gray and wife Kim of Cabot and David Gray and wife Mandy of Magnolia; one daughter, Denise Garcia and husband Carlos of Monticello; one brother, Richard Courtney of Vicksburg, MS; three sisters, Caroldine Lair of Monticello, Joanne Hughes of Lacombe, LA and Jean Montero of Hammond, LA; five grandchildren, Britni, Aaron, Elizabeth, Emily and Brycen and one great grandchild, Benjamin.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, February 19 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday night at the funeral home.
Condolences(4)
R. Pettigrew
, CO Tuesday, February 24, 2015 With our deepest condolences. May you find comfort and peace from this scripture. (Revelation 21:4).Lee Ann McDaniel
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2015 My prayers are with you all. May God comfort you as only He can do.Lee Ann McDaniel
Jerry and Cassi Clarke
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2015 We are thinking of you all during this time.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2015 You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the difficult days ahead. Cherish your memories they will heal your heart during the tough days & make your smile brighter during the good days.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared